Almost Lost My Dog

[RadishRose]

How could I be so stupid? I was getting ready to take her out in the drizzle,

Put on my jacket, check
Grabbed my cane, check (we go in the little wooded paths)
Pocketed my phone, check.
Put on my shoes, check.
Opened the door- dog ran out- I had forgotten to put her leash on!

I go out behind her calling, the faster I walk behind her, the faster she walks. She's in the path now, headed for the street at the other end which thank God isn't busy. I call and call, this way and that.

Then I hear dog barking. A lady with a dog was keeping her stationary in another area while a young man came out with slice of roast beef. She would not come close enough to him, or me. Finally, she ran into the house (I'd left the door opened. Whew! I'm still shaking.

She comes when I call on the leash or in the house, but the few times she's escaped....she won't give it up. What a brat!

 

[Camper6]

That was good that she ran back home. That's a good sign.

 

[applecruncher]

Glad all is well, RR.
Sometimes pets see the open door and it spells F-R-E-E-D-O-M!

 

[Ruth n Jersey]

I'm so happy you got her back. I know the feeling. For some reason all our dogs were runners. Always had to be on a leash or in our fenced in yard. One time one of our Labs got out. It was early morning and I ran after her all through the neighborhood. Finally she ran through an open gate to someones vegetable garden. she was trapped. I put the leash on her and made a hasty retreat. You have no idea what those poor tomato plants looked like after she was done tromping around trying to find a way out.

 

[C'est Moi]

Glad it worked out OK, RR!!

 

[StarSong]

All's well that ends well, but what a fright that must have been, RR. My current dog isn't a runner but I've had some who were so I feel your pain.

 

[RadishRose]

Thanks everyone!. I am a lucky gal.

 

[Olivia]

Oh, wow, RR. I would have been screaming. Very scary experience.

 

[RadishRose]

Oh, wow, RR. I would have been screaming. Very scary experience.

Well, I was crying. Thanks for understanding Olivia.

 

[jujube]

Glad that little adventure ended well!

 

[SeaBreeze]

So glad she didn't run into traffic and came back home, would be terrible to lose your furbaby like that.

 

[Butterfly]

I've had dogs in the past who were runners and got out. It is an AWFUL experience.

My present dog doesn't show any interest in running off, thank God, but I'm still careful.

 

[Nanny in distress]

OMG! Many of you have helped me today, so I'll chime in here, too. What a close call, but she knew there was no place like home. .We love them as part of our family so I can only imagine all the thoughts running through your mind. So glad it was a happy ending!

 

[RadishRose]

Thanks again lovely people! :love_heart:

I Am A Runner

 

[Geezerette]

Glad dog is ok & that you have helpful neighbors!

 

[RadishRose]

Thanks Geezerette!